(bīn) - Usher — to usher or escort guests & to receive or entertain guests

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bīn | 16 strokes | radical:

· bīn

Usher — to usher or escort guests;

to receive or entertain guests;

a ceremonial attendant.

Usher — to usher or escort gueststo receive or entertain guestsa ceremonial attendant.

Usage highlights

UsherTo usher guestsEscortTo receive guestsMaster of ceremoniesWedding attendant

Synonyms

  • to welcome, to receive
  • to guide, to lead

Antonyms

  • to expel, to drive away

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He served as an usher at the wedding (婚礼上的傧相).
  • The protocol officer will usher the guests (迎宾).
  • They arranged for someone to escort the VIPs (傧从).

Collocations

  • Usher(傧相)
  • To usher guests(傧宾)
  • Escort(傧从)
  • To receive guests(迎宾)
  • Master of ceremonies(司仪)
  • Wedding attendant(婚傧)

Idioms

  • To act as an usher for guests(为宾作傧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in formal ceremonies and weddings for the role of ushering important guests.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing court rituals and formal receptions.

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